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IUI 266

1998 Bentley Arnage

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,913 mi
Last recorded81,913 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Arnage62,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 266
MakeBentley
ModelArnage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 81,913 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 74,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 73,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,989 miles

Both exhaust back box flange joints getting weak

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked over outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracked over outer sidewall + wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2019 72,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both exhaust back box flange joints getting weak

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked over outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre cracked over outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracked over outer sidewall + wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,216 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,147 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,566 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,193 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 67,193 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 55,442 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,454 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 49,417 miles

Near side front suspension unit wireing loom incorrectly rooted

Off side rear wheel incorrect valve fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Bentley Arnage?

Based on 40,970 MOT tests across 2,393 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
1,349
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 826
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 239
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 229
parking brake recording little or no effort 218
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IUI 266 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Arnage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 62,754 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Arnage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IUI 266, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Arnage typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Bentley Arnage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IUI 266 registered?

IUI 266 is a 1998 Bentley Arnage, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is IUI 266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 266 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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